Hotel Viking Newport in Newport, Rhode Island

Old world, meet new. At the strikingly elegant yet modernly refined Hotel Viking Newport your time in Newport, Rhode Island will be graced with superb style and service. The iconic building, a member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America, first opened in 1926 and to this day features original relics that bring a sense of time and character to this comfortable New England hotel. The storied halls lead to beautifully furnished guest rooms and suites, inspired by Newport's Gilded Age, Progressive Era, and English heritage. From lavish touches such as pillow-top beds and satin duvets to contemporary conveniences like in-room refrigerators, Internet access, and flat-panel televisions, your private space is the picture of luxury. Should you still yearn for a little further pampering, the tranquility of SpaTerre is right within your reach. A collection of services drawing from exotic Balinese experiences, includes options such as stone massages, salt scrubs, rejuvenating facials, and unique spa rituals. And for active pursuits, a fully equipped fitness center is at your disposal.

As if your senses are not already indulged enough with Hotel Viking Newport's alluring charm, One Bellevue, its signature restaurant, will certainly have you tantalized. With an award-winning wine list and two main dining rooms, this all-day venue features seafood classics from the bountiful New England waters, as well as an array of other gourmet dishes and modern American fare. The formal afternoon tea is not to miss, with freshly brewed beverages and a delicious assortment of housemade scones and pastries. Regardless of the season, Newport has much to offer in the way of recreation and attractions. Summer months will undoubtedly involve the scenic beachfront, and perhaps some yachting, coastal biking, or sailing excursions. The scenic Touro Park is just two blocks from the hotel, and offers an ideal place to walk, jog, or simply sit and enjoy. When indoor activities are on the agenda, explore some of the town's many museums, including America's first lending library, the Tennis Hall of Fame, and variety of other famed sites. Take a tour of the town's historic and breathtaking mansions, then return to your own idyllic home away from home, at Hotel Viking Newport.

Reviews for Hotel Viking Newport

Throughly enjoyed our time at The Viking. It has all the modern conveniences one would come to expect accompanied with abundant charms of a early 1900's historic location. Can't help but appreciate the wonderful history of The Viking walking through the halls.

We stayed at The Viking for a family wedding in November (Thanksgiving weekend). They did an exceptional job with the reception and banquet following the wedding.
What follows are my thoughts on the hotel proper. The room we had was large and the bed comfortable. However the shower amenities (on the wall and one had to press a lever for body wash, shampoo or conditioner. A personal pet peeve of mine is this type of arrangement.
I consider it an inexpensive way for a hotel to provide shower amenities - and unhygienic at best. Not the best way to start one's day.
An easy recommendation is to bring one's soap to the hotel, along with shampoo and conditioner.
But for this, my recommendation would have been 'very good'. A shame to lose out on the rating, but it also seems to be a way for more and more hotels to shave pennies at their guests' expense.

The room we reserved was not available at check in, so we received an upgrade to a suite. It was a beautiful room to entertain our friends we were traveling with. The staff was very accommodating, and the location was excellent.

we love to travel in the offseason and NEwport was perfect for a one night getaway...Elaine at the front desk was great; very friendly, not too pushy, even got us an upgrade with our 42nd anniversary that week.The suite was perfect, couch and table with chairs in one room, king size bed in the other with a 55"TV in both rooms; I felt like I was on the field watching the football game!!! Staff was very attentive, just an all around great one night stand....

I went to Hotel Viking on my recent trip to Rhode Island. I was a little put off by the price, but it was a group trip for a wedding and everyone wanted to go there so I bit the bullet and went along with it. The hotel is expensive, but it is pretty amazing. It is centrally located in downtown New Port and close to the water, and the hotel is older but extremely well maintained. The hotel was very clean and everyone on the staff could not have been more friendly and nice. Our room was very clean, comfortable and spacious. The pillow top bed was really nice, and I loved the large flat screen tv. There is a restaurant and bar in the hotel--also pretty steep price wise but the food is very good. The hotel was all decked out for Christmas and looked beautiful. They have a nice pool and sauna as well as a gym on the premises which was also a great plus. They have valet parking which I appreciated since it was in the downtown area so I never had to worry about parking my car there. The valets were also very friendly and professional. My biggest gripe is the cost. I was frustrated that they had two tiers of internet--regular free and a special 'premium' internet which cost an additional $10 a day. We also have to pay $15 a day for the valet parking. I just felt for the price we paid her room we should get those included. Most hotels offer free high speed internet, so paying an additional 10 a day for that felt like a rip off. But over all it was a really nice stay in an awesome hotel. Just expect the pay a lot.